For our glad tidings were not with you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what we were among you for your sakes:

for they themselves relate concerning us what entering in we had to you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God,

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of boasting? are not ye also before our Lord Jesus at his coming?

For what thanksgiving can we render to God for you, for all the joy wherewith we rejoice on account of you before our God,

night and day beseeching exceedingly to the end that we may see your face, and perfect what is lacking in your faith?

For ye know what charges we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all;